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Lincoln — our eternal president

More than any other president, Abraham Lincoln shapes our idealized conception of the presidency. That is, the commander-in-chief as an austere figure, burdened by the office, yet sternly resolved to finish the mission. Humble in origin, somber in humility, yet…

Obama’s proposals evasive and irresponsible

Don’t worry, America. There’s nothing that ails this country that can’t be made right by a catalogue of piddling proposals that will be forgotten tomorrow–and oh yeah, more taxes on the rich. Such was the message of President Obama’s State…

U.S. Swings Back at China in Copenhagen

President Obama’s top climate change negotiator arrived in Copenhagen Wednesday swinging back at Chinese demands for the United States to increase its emission reduction goals. “With respect to our emissions, it’s true our emissions have gone up since 1990,” Todd…